Job Description

PIC, a Genus Company, has an exciting opportunity. We are looking for a highly motivated Sales Representative (Alberta, Canada) to join our team.

The Sales Representative will be responsible for selling the PIC value proposition to drive business growth and deliver the profitability in assigned accounts and area as well as developing and maintaining relationships with new and existing customers.

The successful candidate has the ability to thrive in a culturally diverse, fast-paced environment and can work autonomously and collaboratively across teams and functional areas. You are someone who possesses strong communication, including verbal and presentation, interpersonal and organizational skills and is able to identify, analyze and solve problems in a self-directed/managed environment

This position is based remotely in Alberta, Canada with travel approximately 70% domestic and occasionally international.

The salary for this position starts at $60,000 CAD, plus commission. The amount provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Genus considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

You Will

• Develop and maintain favorable relationships with new and existing clients to increase revenue.
• Identify Customer Needs: Listen to customers’ problems and needs and present products or services that can help; ensure that organizational goods or services consistently meet client needs.
• Create and manage budget and forecasts and for area of responsibility.
• Negotiate, sustain and renew customer contracts with less complex accounts.
• Resolve customer issues/problems: Resolve customer issues/problems, research and make recommendations for potential product enhancements or modifications to increase sales.
• Communicate and sell the value proposition to customers and prospects.
• Identify prospecting opportunities within existing accounts.
• Build an account plan and utilize internal resources to implement necessary actions to achieve growth and profitability in assigned accounts and areas.
• Build an account plan and utilize internal resources
• Develop future potential leads by networking within the industry.
• Travel approximately 70%

Requirements

Basic Qualifications: (required)

• A university degree in Animal Science or related field.
• 3 - 5 years of experience in pig production.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Dynamics and Sales software, such as Power BI and Customer Engagement.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 year of sales experience preferred.

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Business Overview

Genus is an agricultural biotechnology pioneer. We are a global FTSE 250 company, headquartered in the UK, and listed on the London Stock Exchange. Genus PLC has a presence in over 70 countries and a global workforce of over 3,000 employees and growing. We are a worldwide leader in porcine and bovine animal genetics, partnering with farmers to transform how we nourish the world – a mission that is important to a sustainable future.

PIC, our swine division, currently supplies over 70% of the world’s top pork producers. We directly employ people in 18 countries worldwide, and our products are available in more than 50 countries across the globe. We are a diverse team, ranging from scientists to sales teams, production personnel to customer service, and are all united by a passion for producing nutritious, affordable pork and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Our vision is clear: Pioneering animal genetic improvement to help nourish the world.

Equal Employment Opportunities

Genus is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Genus prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Genus conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Recruitment Fraud Warning

Genus plc will never ask you to provide fees or payment for computer, software, or other equipment or supplies during the recruitment and/or onboarding process. If you have any questions about your individual application, please contact the Genus Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@genusplc.com.